Not really. None at least that have proven effective. The best way to prevent asthma attacks is to avoid any known triggers for your child's asthma. If your child is having nighttime symptoms or using their rescue inhaler (like albuterol) more than a couple times a week see your doctor. Your child may need to be on stronger medications.

Maybe. There are a number of herbal substances being actively investigated including boswellia, ayurveda, belladonna, black tea, borage seed oil, butterbur, and coleus. There are fungi, enzymes, and other things being investigated too. None of these except boswellia has enough evidence to make a safe recommendation for use in children; and there's some thought that boswellia may mask symptoms.

Avoid smoke. I would advise reviewing the triggers of your child's asthma and developing an asthma action plan.
If there is smoke exposure this should be eliminated from your child's environment. Herbal remedies are not currently advised. I would be happy to book a virtual consultation.

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Asthma in children. Getting rid of asthma is a tough task, if your child has asthma consult an allergist and determine if he/she has any and eliminate the triggers. You need to have asthma well controlled in children to prevent airway damage from inflammation. Typically your doctor will prescribe inhalers. A good portion of children outgrow their asthma.
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See allergist. This is not as uncommon as you think, Your best bet is to consult an allergist to find out what are the allergens (and methods to minimize exposure), what kinds of controller drug works best for you, and possibly even allergy shots.
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Time for visit. True asthma is never gone, just hanging around for a chance to re-appear. If you are having regular need for a rescue inhaler, you need to see your doc and get on a daily inhaled steroid or other plan to reduce the frequency of your symptoms.Your body can become resistant to the inhaler,requiring increasing use with poor result. You may end up in the ER or worse unless you get a plan.
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Workup/mgt. There are many causes of shortness of breath, but I would recommend that you discuss a trial of albuterol if indicated, to gauge the response. Avoid smoke and anything in your environment that seems to trigger your shortness of breath.
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I wouldn't. At age 25, with a asthma free history of 10 years, i agree with you prior diagnosis of
"childhood asthma." as is often the case, you appear to have outgrown the condition. Since you employment situation appears to be sedentary, this prior medical history has no bearing on you being employed. Don't decrease your chances of being hired due to providing unnecessary information. Good luck!
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Testing and history. Most childhood asthma is associated with allergies. The best way to determine is by a good history and simple spirometry breathing test. Talk it over with your physician.
Read more...

Asthma in children. Getting rid of asthma is a tough task, if your child has asthma consult an allergist and determine if he/she has any and eliminate the triggers. You need to have asthma well controlled in children to prevent airway damage from inflammation. Typically your doctor will prescribe inhalers. A good portion of children outgrow their asthma.
Read more...

See allergist. This is not as uncommon as you think, Your best bet is to consult an allergist to find out what are the allergens (and methods to minimize exposure), what kinds of controller drug works best for you, and possibly even allergy shots.
Read more...

Time for visit. True asthma is never gone, just hanging around for a chance to re-appear. If you are having regular need for a rescue inhaler, you need to see your doc and get on a daily inhaled steroid or other plan to reduce the frequency of your symptoms.Your body can become resistant to the inhaler,requiring increasing use with poor result. You may end up in the ER or worse unless you get a plan.
Read more...

Workup/mgt. There are many causes of shortness of breath, but I would recommend that you discuss a trial of albuterol if indicated, to gauge the response. Avoid smoke and anything in your environment that seems to trigger your shortness of breath.
Read more...

Aspirin and NSAIDs. Naproxen is a NSAID drug and in some asthmatic patients can cause asthma exacerbations. These individuals should avoid Ibuprofen (another nsaid) and Aspirin as these drugs may also exacerbate their asthma.
Read more...

Yes... There is no cure for asthma and patients can be symptom-free for many years only to have symptoms return. Smoking cessation is necessary, if you currently smoke. There are effective treatments so see your doctor.
Read more...

Yes. There are various patterns and presentations of asthma. The possible triggers of the symptoms of asthma include pollen, dust, mold, pet dander or pet hair. Cigarette smoke can cause bronchospasm and lead to long term lung problems. Avoiding triggers of your asthma will help to control the symptoms. Patients can have inflammation in the lung with no obvious symptoms as well.
Read more...

I wouldn't. At age 25, with a asthma free history of 10 years, i agree with you prior diagnosis of
"childhood asthma." as is often the case, you appear to have outgrown the condition. Since you employment situation appears to be sedentary, this prior medical history has no bearing on you being employed. Don't decrease your chances of being hired due to providing unnecessary information. Good luck!
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